Many parents have asked me how to balance screen time at home for children of multiple ages. While we live in a world that stretches our time it can be difficult to allocate screen time for children, let alone children of various ages.

Dr. Michael Rich, pediatrician for the Children’s Hospital in Boston, suggests to first assign time for all of the essential activities such as sleep, meals, family time, school and physical activities. Once these daily routines are instilled, then screen time can be recognized. When allocated into the daily schedule, It is important to keep a screen time goal in mind and be mindful that it is not an electronic babysitter. Sharing screen time as a family also promotes healthy experiences.